SPIRITUAL TRAPS OF THE NEW AGE: Woke, Broke & Slightly Insane

SPIRITUAL TRAPS OF THE NEW AGE: Woke, Broke & Slightly Insane

Spiritual Traps of the New Age: Woke, Broke & Slightly Insane By Generoso Rosa A darkly funny spiritual memoir for the burnt-out seeker, the recovering guru-chaser, and anyone who ever tried to heal with hashtags. Welcome to the age of enlightenment-by-algorithm — where healing is a hustle, gurus wear linen, and the divine is just one Zoom call away. In Spiritual Traps of the New Age , author Generoso Rosa takes readers on a fearless, brutally honest, and laugh-out-loud journey through the modern wellness circus — from YouTube rabbit holes and ayahuasca retreats to crystal dealers, twin flame obsessions, and “shadow integration doulas.” Half memoir, half social commentary, and all truth, this book exposes the bizarre yet relatable world of spiritual consumerism. Rosa, a once-earnest seeker turned enlightened skeptic, recounts his descent into the jungle of New Age illusions — and the raw, messy process of finding authenticity on the other side. He’s met the “Crypto Shamans,” survived Kambo frog poisonings, attended cacao ceremonies led by influencers, joined soft cults disguised as yoga studios, and even flirted with celebrity Kabbalah. What began as a search for transcendence became an education in human absurdity — and ultimately, a profound rediscovery of humility, humor, and the quiet voice within. Inside You’ll Discover: Why the spiritual marketplace thrives on confusion, charisma, and Instagram aesthetics - How plant medicine became the new self-help — and the old addiction - The anatomy of “soft cults” — from CrossFit to Kabbalah and everything in between - How ancient mysticism gets rebranded into profitable pop-psychology - The difference between healing and performing, ceremony and spectacle - The author’s own encounters with real shamans, real visions, and real awakening Rosa’s storytelling is cinematic, sarcastic, and surprisingly tender — weaving memoir, anthropology, and mysticism with razor-sharp wit. Beneath the satire lies an authentic reverence for the sacred and a compassionate message for those lost in the noise of modern spirituality: the truth was never hidden — it was simply drowned out. For Readers Who Enjoy: Mark Manson’s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F ck* - Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind - Jed McKenna’s Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing - Russell Brand’s Recovery - The Road Less Stupid meets Eat, Pray, WTF Happened? About the Author Generoso Rosa is the pen name of a former real estate professional turned writer and cultural commentator. After years of spiritual seeking — from Catholicism to Kabbalah, from ayahuasca to Instagram — he came to realize that the sacred cannot be sold, branded, or put behind a paywall. His mission is to help others navigate the chaos of modern enlightenment with honesty, humor, and humility. Why You’ll Love This Book Because it’s more than just a takedown of New Age absurdity — it’s a redemption story. It’s about what happens after the ceremonies, when the filters fade and the incense burns out. It’s about learning to laugh at our spiritual delusions without losing faith in the divine. By the final chapter, you won’t just be entertained — you’ll be invited to reclaim your own discernment, silence, and sovereignty. Part memoir. Part roast. Part field guide. 100% truth. Welcome to the spiritual jungle. Pack your sage and your sanity.